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</div> </div>  </aside> <div class="col-12 col-sm-9 full-text"> <div class="row align-items-center justify-content-between"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"> <p class="text-muted mb-0"> Research Article - (2014) Volume 3, Issue 1 </p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 text-right custom-column"> <a href="https://www.longdom.org/open-access/golf-car-application-based-performance-analysis-of-a-generic-neighborhood-fuel-cell-vehicle-nfcv-powertrain-2167-7670.1000107.pdf" title="View PDF" class="btn btn-sm bg-green-600 rounded-50"><i class="fas fa-file-pdf"></i> View PDF</a> <a href="https://www.longdom.org/pdfdownload.php?download=open-access/golf-car-application-based-performance-analysis-of-a-generic-neighborhood-fuel-cell-vehicle-nfcv-powertrain-2167-7670.1000107.pdf&aid=30027" title="Download PDF" class="btn btn-sm bg-green-600 rounded-50"><i class="fas fa-download"></i> Download PDF</a> </div> </div> <h1 class="font-size-7 mt-2">Golf Car Application Based Performance Analysis of a Generic Neighborhood Fuel Cell Vehicle (NFCV) Powertrain</h1>  <dl class="authors"> <dt class="mb-1 font-weight-normal"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/author-profile/alam-ms-290958" title="Alam MS " >Alam MS</a><sup><a href="#corr290958" style="font-size:13px; color:blue;">*</a></sup></dt><dd id="a1">Lead R&D Systems Engineer, Magneti Marelli SpA, USA</dd></dl>  <sup style="font-size:13px; color:blue;">*</sup><strong>Corresponding Author:</strong> <a id="corr290958" name="corr"></a> Alam MS, Lead R&D Systems Engineer, Magneti Marelli SpA, USA, Tel: 00 <strong>Email:</strong> <i class='fa fa-envelope' aria-hidden='true' title='AlamMS@gmail.com'></i> </dl>  <p> <em> </em> </p> <div class="card bg-light mb-3"> <div class="card-body px-3 pb-0"> <h2 class="font-size-5">Abstract</h2> <p>In this work, a preliminary lay out of hybrid <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell-battery vehicle is developed and a 2012 GEM eL Golf car is evaluated and designed for analogous vehicle requirements. Packaging of electrified powertrain modules have been assessed and proposed. Further, the conceptual design is simulated as a series hybrid PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell-Li-ion battery vehicle model in Powertrain System Analysis Toolkit (PSAT®) software. The output performance of the vehicle with the proposed electrified powertrain components is obtained, analyzed and the results are deemed satisfactory and in par with the performance of the conventional vehicle. This design can be implemented in the long run to general vehicles also, thus creating independence from fossil fuels.</p> <<div></div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Electrified powertrain, Fuel cell, Golf car, Hybrid vehicle </p>  <h4>Introduction</h4> <div class='text-justify'> <p>Currently, there is a global race in the contemporary automotive industry to improve <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/economy-53220.html'>economy</a> and emissions without compromising the reliability and performance [<a href="#1" title="1">1</a>].</p> <p>The emergence of electrified powertrain as an alternative to conventional mechanical powertrain has established a new era in the automobile technology [<a href="#2" title="2">2</a>]. The electrified powertrain has been commercialized in various forms including hybrid (HEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), electric vehicles (EVs) and recently <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> cell Vehicles (FCVs). (<strong>Figure 1</strong>) point to the number of Alternative <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> Vehicles launched by prominent automotive manufacturers from the year 1992- 2012 [<a href="#3" title="3">3</a>]. The research trend portrays that by the end of next decade, EVs, HEVs and <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> cell Vehicles (FCVs) will be able to compete with the conventional vehicle in the market [<a href="#1" title="1">1</a>-<a href="#2" title="2">2</a>]. Recently, numerous researchers are focusing specifically on FCVs [<a href="#4" title="4">4</a>-<a href="#14" title="14">14</a>].</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Electric-Hybrid-3-107-g001.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Electric-Hybrid" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Electric-Hybrid-3-107-g001.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Electric-Hybrid" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 1: </strong>Electric, Hybrid Electric and <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> cell Vehicles offered by Auto Manufacturers.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) based electrified powertrain is emerging as a viable technology for attaining improved vehicle energy usage, efficiency enhancement and trivial emissions. These features however are obtained at the expense of increased hybrid convolution, constricted packaging and additional cost. Further, the infeasibility of efficient performance in transient conditions and e and bidirectional energy flow in the commercially available <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell systems restricts the regenerative braking and leads to hybridization of <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/cells-53612.html'>cells</a> with supplementary energy storage devices [<a href="#15" title="15">15</a>-<a href="#16" title="16">16</a>]. In [<a href="#16" title="16">16</a>], the role of energy storage devices in an electrified powertrain for <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell vehicle is analyzed.</p> <p>In this paper, a 2012 GEM eL Golf car [<a href="#17" title="17">17</a>] was analyzed and designed for similar vehicle requirements. The <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell would draw its <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> from a hydrogen cylinder located onboard. In order to assist the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell with transient loading, a battery pack would optimize the design. Thus the vehicle would use the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell as its primary source of power, and the batteries as backup for transient power requirements, such as starting the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell, accelerating the vehicle and driving uphill. During normal driving, the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell will provide the power to the vehicle and excess energy from the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell will charge the batteries. A novel hybrid controller for optimized battery and <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell interaction is also proposed. The original idea was developed and proposed in [<a href="#14" title="14">14</a>] by the author.</p> <p>The <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/simulation-28705.html'>simulation</a> of the performance of hybrid vehicle was carried out by using the Power train System Analysis Toolkit (PSAT). The basic research shows that there is much promise in the innovation of a hybrid hydrogen <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell and Li-ion batteries based golf car, with respect to both the environment and the cost subject to demand and supply of the commercialized technology.</p> <p>This manuscript is divided into 6 sections. Background and motivation is described in Back Ground and Motivation section. NFCV powertrain components overview has the description of the basic components of the proposed electrified powertrain. <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/simulation-28705.html'>Simulation</a> Results and Hardware in the loop experimental analysis is outlined Powertrain <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/simulation-28705.html'>Simulation</a> and Analysis and Hardware in the Loop Validation respectively. Conclusions and practical considerations are entailed in Conclusion and Practical considerations section.</p> </div> <h4>Back ground and Motivation</h4> <div class='text-justify'> <p>As apparent from the name, Golf cars application is not limited only to the leisure game at the local country club, but similar vehicles have significant transportation demand at the airports, malls, hospitals etc. etc. It is more appropriate to termed them as neighborhoods electric vehicles (NEV). Recently, there is a demand of NEVs as personal mobility vehicle. The city departments of transportation also allows NEVs with certain modification to golf cars on the roads with speed limit up to 25 mph .The standard golf cart (or “golf car”) holds two to four people and their clubs. (<strong>Figure 2</strong>) shows the typical neighborhood drive cycle of a typical golf car.</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Neighborhood-drive-3-107-g002.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Neighborhood-drive" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Neighborhood-drive-3-107-g002.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Neighborhood-drive" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 2: </strong>Golf car Neighborhood drive cycle.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Golf cars use regular lead-acid batteries to propel an electric motor. Golf cars are designed for periodical use with certain required periods of charging from regular power outlet [<a href="#13" title="13">13</a>]. The two power variances available are 36 volt or 48 volt along with 24 volt and 72 volt options in some models. A design proposal is desirable that can perplexed the conventional le lead-acid battery powered hurdles and provide round the clock smooth ride specially at public places with substantial mobility requirements. The proposed design should be reliable with a capability to drive the vehicle for extended duration s without compromising the performance and with negligible requisite to recharge or refuel.</p> <p>These challenges can be addressed by implementing a hybridized powertrain consists of existing electric motors, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell and a Li-ion battery bank managed by smart hybrid control protocol. The main source of propulsion will be hydrogen <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell with the battery bank as backup power for periods of peak demand like starting-up PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell, acceleration, uphill drive and other transient conditions. The proposed smart hybrid control protocol will be implemented for the power managements under diverse load condition. Li-ion batteries have enhanced efficiency with comparatively less packaging and weight requirements than a lead acid battery. There is an additional initial cost to the proposed electrified powertrain components but as the results will show that performance overcomes the cost in the long run.</p> <p>The model considered for the research analysis and design is the 2012 GEM eL Golf Car as shown on manufacturer’s website in (<strong>Figure 3</strong>) and the specifications are listed in (<strong>Table 1</strong>).</p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-sm table-bordered"> <thead> <tr> <th>Power train</th> <th> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Motor</td> <td>Heavy duty DC motor with continuous 5 hp<br /> rating and 12 hp peak during acceleration</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transmission</td> <td>Single-speed gear reducer with integral differential</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Top Speed</td> <td>25 mph</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Range</td> <td>Up to 30 miles driving</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Battery Pack</td> <td>Six 12 Vflooded electrolyte batteries</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Onboard Charger</td> <td>72-voltbattery system with on board charger</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Weightsand Measures</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Curb Weight</td> <td>1235 pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>GVW</td> <td>2300 pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Payload capacity</td> <td>1065 pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dimensions</td> <td>Length: 144 inches , Width: 55 inches; Height: 70 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cargo Capacity</td> <td>700 Pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wheelbase</td> <td>114 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Flat Bed</td> <td>70 inches x 48 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Turning Radius</td> <td>17 feet</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><strong>Table 1: </strong>Specification of 2012 Gem eL Golf car [17].</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-GEM-Golf-3-107-g003.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-GEM-Golf" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-GEM-Golf-3-107-g003.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-GEM-Golf" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 3: </strong>2012 GEM eL Golf car [20].</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h4>NFCV powertrain components overview</h4> <div class='text-justify'> <p>The additional essential electric powertrain components for the proposed golf car platform are PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell, Li-ion battery, and a smart hybrid controller.</p> <p><strong>PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell</strong></p> <p>Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell was devised at General Electric (GE) in 1955 as an off shoot of the research accomplishments of Thomas Grubb and Leonard Niedrach [<a href="#11" title="11">11</a>-<a href="#13" title="13">13</a>]. Being an environmentally friendly power source, scholars are exploring the usage of PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/cells-53612.html'>cells</a> for both mobile and stationary applications [<a href="#13" title="13">13</a>]. The traction power produced by <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell is based on the reduction reaction of oxygen from the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/atmosphere-48487.html'>atmosphere</a> with the hydrogen as <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> to produce water vapors. The reaction set is as follows:</p> <p>H<sub>2</sub> → 2H<sup>+</sup> + 2e<sup>-</sup>           (1)</p> <p>½ O<sub>2</sub> + 2e<sup>-</sup>→ O<sup>-2</sup>           (2)</p> <p>The cumulative reaction is:</p> <p>H<sub>2</sub> + ½ O<sub>2</sub> H<sub>2</sub>O         (3)</p> <p>Employing the chemical reaction of equation 3 and using the manufactures parameters [<a href="#18" title="18">18</a>], the equivalent molar quantity and quantity of hydrogen consumed per hour-Amp is simulated in MATLAB® environment and plotted in (<strong>Figure 4</strong>) for different ranges of power demand. The overall reaction in the cell is the electrochemical oxidation of hydrogen to form water. The electrons flowing through the external circuit are capable of performing useful work due to the energy released by reaction [<a href="#13" title="13">13</a>]. Also, the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell output power and current density variation at different values of cathode pressure is plotted in (<strong>Figure 5</strong>). As can be inferred from (<strong>Figure 4, 5</strong>), PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell is capable of providing steady state traction power. For transient conditions, a high energy density battery bank can be implemented as a backup power source.</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-different-3-107-g004.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-different" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-different-3-107-g004.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-different" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 4: </strong>Consumption of Hydrogen at different ranges of Power Demand.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Current-Density-3-107-g005.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Current-Density" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Current-Density-3-107-g005.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Current-Density" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 5: </strong>Power VS Current Density at different values of Cathode pressures.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Li-ion batteries</strong></p> <p>In the contemporary automotive industry, the two primary battery choices for hybrid and electric vehicles are nickel metal hydride (Ni- MH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion). Having as much as twice energy density, the Li-ion has an edge over Ni MH [<a href="#19" title="19">19</a>].</p> <p>With a nominal voltage of 3.6 V and a usual charging voltage of 4.1 V, the charging procedure for Li-ion battery is “constant current/ constant voltage”. The charging profile of a typical automotive Li-ion battery is simulated and plotted in (<strong>Figure 6</strong>).</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Constant-voltage-3-107-g006.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Constant-voltage" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Constant-voltage-3-107-g006.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Constant-voltage" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 6: </strong>Constant current -Constant voltage Charging profile of Li-ion batteries.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>The backup battery bank can provide instantaneous power during transient conditions. The chemical reactions during the discharging produce relatively little heat for a golf car or similar vehicle application. A relatively simple cooling system is adequate, and operation is possible in a wide range of ambient temperatures [<a href="#20" title="20">20</a>-<a href="#21" title="21">21</a>].</p> <p><strong>Hybrid controller</strong></p> <p>The hybrid control protocol is required to set and efficiently manage the traction load demand. (<strong>Figure 7</strong>) shows the proposed block diagram of the Controller.</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Proposed-block-diagram-3-107-g007.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Proposed-block-diagram" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Proposed-block-diagram-3-107-g007.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Proposed-block-diagram" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 7: </strong>Proposed block diagram of hybrid controller.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>In the proposed control strategy, the battery power module will provide the required transient power e.g. during starting-up, acceleration, and sudden load changes etc. Power obtained from the hydrogen reaction through <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell will assist the traction demand of constant speed and cruising. During low traction demand periods, the residual energy from the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell will be utilized to charge the battery bank. The traction power demand for all the possible neighborhood drive cycles will be managed as</p> <p>• <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> cell start up power will be provided by the battery bank (switch S1 will be closed)</p> <p>• The motor start up draws high starting current, rises steadily from zero to several times rated current</p> <p>• Charger through dc-dc converter starts charging the battery.</p> <p>• For short period of time switch S2 will be closed to draw the current from the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell</p> <p>• However, the moment it crosses the maximum limit of the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell current (say 2A), VI becomes higher than V<sub>set</sub>.</p> <p>• The op amp based comparator goes to high level. Which will activate S1 and S2 turns off.</p> <p>• Control circuit common terminal is connected at the battery source only.</p> <p>The implementation of the proposed hybrid <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/control-strategy-9125.html'>control strategy</a> requires <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/simulation-28705.html'>simulation</a> and hardware in the loop validation of neighborhood drive cycle scenario in conjunction with all the components of the proposed FCV powertrain. Currently, there are many FCV modeling packages are available like ADVISOR® from National <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/renewable-energy-5407.html'>Renewable Energy</a> Laboratory, HYZEM® from Ricardo consulting Engineers, AMESIM® from LMS and PSAT® from Argonne National Laboratory.</p> <p>For the analysis of neighborhood <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell vehicle, the vital components of the FCV hybrid electric powertrain are integrated and simulated in PSAT.</p> </div> <h4>Powertrain Simulation and Analysis</h4> <div class='text-justify'> <p>The neighborhood <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell golf car has been simulated as a <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell series vehicle electrified power train in Powertrain <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/simulation-28705.html'>Simulation</a> Analysis Toolkit (PSAT) environment [<a href="#22" title="22">22</a>].</p> <p>The FCV traction power demand under neighborhood drive cycle, <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell gross output power, and the output power of the battery bank to match the transient are given in (<strong>Figure 8-10</strong>) respectively.</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-traction-power-demand-3-107-g008.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-traction-power-demand" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-traction-power-demand-3-107-g008.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-traction-power-demand" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 8: </strong>The golf car traction power demand for neighborhood drive cycle.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Estimated-fuel-3-107-g009.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Estimated-fuel" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Estimated-fuel-3-107-g009.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Estimated-fuel" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 9:</strong> Estimated <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell stack output traction power.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Battery-output-power-3-107-g010.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Battery-output-power" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Battery-output-power-3-107-g010.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Battery-output-power" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 10:</strong> Battery output power to mitigate the transient transaction power demand.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>Evaluating and comparing the power demand and the drive cycle of the golf car with the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell stack and battery bank output power profile, it is apparent that the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell electric powertrain is agile to deliver adequate traction power effectively.</p> <p>Once it is determined that the proposed FCV powertrain is cable of meeting traction demands, the second step is to investigate the packaging feasibility of the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell, hydrogen tank and other electric powertrain components on a 2012 golf car platform.</p> <p><strong>Hardware in the loop validation</strong></p> <p>For packaging purpose, 1kW PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell is considered and the specifications are listed in (<strong>Table 2</strong>).</p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-sm table-bordered"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="image" class="equation" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-3-107-t002a.gif" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><strong>Table 2: </strong>Specification of an Independence 1 KW PEM <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> Cell [18].</p> <p><strong>Table 3</strong> shows the specification of 18650 Li-ion cell [<a href="#19" title="19">19</a>-<a href="#21" title="21">21</a>]. The batteries chosen were Li-ion 16.4 V. The selection is comparable to the battery pack which has been developed, designed and packaged by the advanced battery research group of Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago’s Center of Electro Chemical Science & Engineering [<a href="#19" title="19">19</a>-<a href="#21" title="21">21</a>].</p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-sm table-bordered"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="89"><strong>Physical </strong></td> <td width="170">Dimensions</td> <td width="314">17.5”w×27.13”d ×20”h<br /> (44.5cm w × 69cm d ×51cm h)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Weight</td> <td>146 lbs / 66 kg</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Mounting</td> <td>19" or 23" rack mount configurations</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Performance </strong></td> <td>Rated net power</td> <td>Continuous 1000 Watts</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Rated current</td> <td>40A or 20A,depending on voltage</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>DC voltage range</td> <td>24 or 48 VDC nominal</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Estimated MTBF</td> <td>22,000 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Fuel </strong></td> <td>Composition</td> <td>Standard industrial grade hydrogen(99.95%)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Supply pressure to unit</td> <td>25 to 100 psig; 172 to 689 KPag; 1.72 bar to 6.89 bar</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Consumption</td> <td>7.7 slpm @500 Watts; 15 slpm @1000 Watts</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Operation </strong></td> <td>Ambient temperature</td> <td>32°F to 115°F; 0°C to 46°C</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Relativehumidity</td> <td>0-90%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Altitude</td> <td>-197 ft. to 13,800 ft.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Location</td> <td>Indoors or installed in Outdoor Enclosure</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Safety </strong></td> <td>Compliance</td> <td>UL ; CE</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Emissions </strong></td> <td>Water</td> <td>Max. 30mL / kWh</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong> </strong></td> <td>Noise</td> <td>53dBA @ 1 meter</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><strong>Table 3: </strong>Specification of an 18650 Li-ion cell [19-21].</p> <p><strong>Packaging of the electrified powertrain components on the golf car platform</strong></p> <p>Based on the space availability, <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell and the hydrogen tank can be placed on the trunk bed. Battery bank and hybrid controller unit could be incorporated beneath the seat and electric motor at its usual place in the front area. The proposed layout is outlined in (<strong>Figure 11</strong>).</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-electrified-power-3-107-g011.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-electrified-power" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-electrified-power-3-107-g011.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-electrified-power" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 11:</strong> Packaging of the electrified power train components on the vehicle.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p>The capacity sizing can be calculated from the given dimensions in (<strong>Tables 2</strong> and <strong>3</strong>) as <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> Cell=915.36 in<sup>3</sup>, Battery bank= 397.61 in<sup>3</sup> Hydrogen Cylinder=3,468.71 in<sup>3</sup>. So, the total space required=4,781.68 in<sup>3</sup>. The space on the trunk bed is equal to flat bed space area x height of flatbed = 70×48×12=40,320 in<sup>3</sup>. Luggage space left= 40,320– 4,781.68=35538.32 in<sup>3</sup>. Thus, the calculations show that there will be sufficient space for the proposed powertrain without compromising. the baggage capacity. Furthermore, to conceptualize the drive cycle feasibility, sample test drives were performed and data is collected to support the pragmatism of the proposed powertrain.</p> <p><strong>Test drives with prototype FCV powertrain</strong></p> <p>Sample testdrives are peformed for neighbourhood drive cycles and the example data is compiled to illustrate model results. (<strong>Figure 12</strong>) shows the hydrogen flow vs the <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> cell output power .</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-flow-3-107-g012.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-flow" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-flow-3-107-g012.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Hydrogen-flow" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 12: </strong>Hydrogen flow vs <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>Fuel</a> cell output Power.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Figure 13</strong> shows that the average energy output and system power output is enabe to meet the vehicle speed demand for the test neigbourhood drive cycle.</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Average-energy-output-3-107-g013.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Average-energy-output" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Average-energy-output-3-107-g013.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Average-energy-output" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 13:</strong> Average energy output and system power output in coherence with vehicle speed demand.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Figure 14</strong> shows that the traction power demand is being met by <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell output power for steady state conditions and transient conditions are supervened by battery output power for the test neigbourhood drive cycle.</p> <div class="card card-block card-header mb-1"> <div class="row flex-items-xs-middle"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-2 col-md-3"><a href="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Fuel-cell-output-3-107-g014.png" target="_blank"><img alt="advances-automobile-engineering-Fuel-cell-output" class="media-object img-fluid" src="https://www.longdom.org/publication-images/advances-automobile-engineering-Fuel-cell-output-3-107-g014.png" title="advances-automobile-engineering-Fuel-cell-output" /></a></div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-9"> <p><strong>Figure 14: </strong>Fuel cell output power and battery output power in uniformity with traction power demand.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h4>Conclusion and practical considerations</h4> <div class='text-justify'> <p>The basic research shows that there is much promise in developing a hybrid <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell electrified powertrain, in respect to the performance, reliability, environment and cost subject to commercial production. The neighborhood <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell vehicle (NFCV) electrified powertrain based golf car provides a solution to environmental and energy security challenges for neighborhood transportation applications. The simulation, packaging estimation and hardware in the loop validation of the proposed design for the conversion of the current 2012 GEM eL golf car into a neighborhood hybrid <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell-driven automobile is feasible. The proposed NFCV drivetrain addressees the preliminary investigation, design features and sample results as an evidence for realizing the concept into product development and profitable launch.</p> <p>This conceptual design can be taken to commercialization subject to market demand. Challenges include safety protocols for on-board hydrogen storage and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, and initial high cost of <a target='_blank' href='https://www.longdom.org/peer-reviewed-journals/fuel-22119.html'>fuel</a> cell stacks [<a title="23" href="#23">23</a>].</p> </div> <h4>Conflict of Interest</h4> <div class='text-justify'> <p>This manuscript is based on author’s individual research interest. 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